Types of Computers

2. A small computer designed with a specific task in mind that is built into the larger piece of equipment, e.g. washing machine, TV.
4. A powerful computer that carry out many different tasks at one time. These are found in schools and offices and can cost up to £4million to buy.
6. A recent development of the mobile phone. A truly multifunctional device that can do all that mobile phones can do and so much more, including games, live TV etc…
8. The fastest, most powerful and most expensive computers in the world, costing over £100million to buy and are mainly used for scientific research and by the military.
9. A mobile, quite thin device that has a flat surface and a touch screen. Around 7 to 10 inches (20-25cm) in screen size these are becoming ever more popular for personal use.
10. A portable, folding computer with a built in keyboard, mouse and screen, but has the same power and functionality as Desktop PCs.

1. These small, wearable computers can do things like telling the time, monitor your heart rate and track the calories you burn during a workout.
3. Found in homes, offices and schools, these personal computers are set up and left in one place and have a keyboard and mouse.
5. A type of computer that has grown in popularity since since the 1980s, particularly with teenagers, for playing games from Sonic, to Mario, to Fortnite.
7. These types of computers are smaller, less powerful versions of laptops.